EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Mr A McClusky
Mr McClusky was appointed CEO of Hasmonean Multi-Academy Trust in 2019 after being Executive Headteacher of Hasmonean High School for 4 years. Prior to this, he was Headteacher for 5 years, enabling the school to gain Outstanding Ofsted and Pikuach judgements in all of the areas inspected. He joined the school in 2003, and has held positions as Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher and Director of English. He has supported a number of schools in challenging circumstances. He has a qualification in Executive Leadership, the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers (NPQH) as well as an MA (with distinction) and a first class degree in English Literature from St John’s College, University of Durham.
Mr J Fisher
Mr Fisher thrilled to be given the opportunity to lead this unique and highly aspirational school from January; he is looking forwards to working with staff, governors, families and students to uphold the highest of standards in terms of academic outcomes and attitudes to learning, and to ensure that the distinctive Jewish ethos of the school remains the cornerstone upon which every aspect of school life is built.
Rabbi J Golker
Rabbi Golker is a graduate of Hasmonean High School. After leaving Hasmonean, Rabbi Golker learned in Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh and Mir. He then took a law degree at UCL, qualifying as a solicitor at a City law firm.
Rabbi Golker left law to pursue a career in teaching and has been a member of the Beis faculty for over twenty years. He was appointed Head of Kodesh at the Girls’ school in 2010 and Menahel over both schools in 2014. Aside from his teaching commitments, Rabbi Golker oversees all matters of ethos and Kodesh at both sites.
Rabbi Golker is a popular lecturer, giving shiurim in the wider community and on TorahAnytime.com.
Mrs L Oskis
Mrs Oskis has been an employee of Hasmonean since 1994. As well as being an Assistant to the CEO, she was also Director of Personnel & Human Resources for five years. In 2012, she became Head of Operations, overseeing several departments which include Administration, Bromcom (the school’s data base) and Exams. As an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, she also oversees the Human Resources Department. Mrs Oskis played a leading role in the team who received accreditation for ‘Investors In People’ and has enabled Hasmonean to be awarded with ‘Customer Services Excellence’ status for three consecutive years.
Bunmi Adegbie
A high performing and goal-oriented Senior Finance Leader & Chartered Accountant with a strong record of accomplishment leading the delivery of financial operations & strategic excellence in the charity and private sectors, including academic institutions. Proven ability to drive financial efficiency and performance; researches, identifies and transforms areas of under-performance and underpins all activities with financial best practice, enhanced financial controls, robust financial governance, and integrity.
People-centric, affable leader of large, multi-location team with strong emotional intelligence and a natural ability for engaging effectively at all levels to build consensus. Promotes collaboration, accountability, shared vision, continual improvement, and can-do, change mind-sets.
Critical thinker and agile operator who excels in dynamic environments. Aligns all financial activities in support of organisational objectives, translating strategic objectives into operational projects; questions the status quo, deftly navigates regulatory and compliance issues, manages priorities, provides valuable financial insights to influence change and guide the financial systems that empower the organisation to achieve success.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Mr Badsa Malik
Mr Malik was appointed Deputy Headteacher in September 2025. Previously, he was a Vice Principal in a school in Central London as well as a Deputy Headteacher before that. He has worked in several schools, including a start-up academy, and has played a leading role in improving schools, which has resulted in delivering exceptional academic attainment and progress, alongside favourable OFSTED inspections. Mr Malik firmly believes the ultimate aim at Hasmonean is to ensure every boy develops into a mensch.
Mrs Paige Cummings
Ms Cummings joins Hasmonean High School for Boys as Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, bringing over 12 years of experience in secondary education. She is looking forward to working with staff, students and families to create an inclusive environment where every young person feels valued, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.
Paige believes that strong relationships, high expectations and a genuine sense of belonging are the foundation of a successful school and is excited to become part of the Hasmonean community.
Mrs Shantelle Dainty
Mrs Dainty is Deputy Headteacher with responsibility for Teaching and Learning. With over 20 years’ experience in secondary education, she has led whole-school improvement in teaching and learning, curriculum development and staff professional development. Most recently, she served as Trust Equalities Lead, leading strategic work across multiple schools to strengthen inclusion and school culture. She is delighted to join the Hasmonean community and looks forward to contributing to its tradition of academic excellence, character and service.
KODESH LEADERSHIP TEAM
Rabbi Y Hartman
Rabbi Hartman was born in the United States yet grew up in Israel. He graduated from the High School Yeshivah (‘The Yishuv’) and then went on to study in Yeshivat Itri and Mir for twelve years. Rabbi Hartman was ordinated as a Rabbi by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel in 1986. Rabbi Hartman has published over 30 volumes on the philosophy of Maharal of Prague and has taught in Israeli institutions and high schools seminaries for over 22 years. For the last six years, he has held the position Head of the Beis at Hasmonean High School.
Rabbi D Muster
Rabbi Muster joined Hasmonean in 1996 as a Kodesh and Mathematics teacher. He then went on to learn in Kollel and teach in Gateshead for 3 years before returning to London and back to Hasmonean. Rabbi Muster has held a number of roles, including Year Leader for Year 10 and 11 and Assistant Director of Kodesh for 10 years before taking on the role of Director of Learning for Kodesh boys for Years 7 to 10 in 2014. He is now the Dean of Students and Associate SLT for Behaviour and Middos. Rabbi Muster received Semicha and a MA from Jews’ College.
Rabbi Y Hager
Before joining Hasmonean, Rabbi Hager spent 10 years studying in prestigious Yeshivot, including Gateshead and Mir Yeshivot. Rabbi Hager received Semicha from Rabbi J. Padwa, Senior Dayan at the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations (UOHC). He became part of the Hasmonean family in 2003 as a Kodesh teacher and has since taken on various leadership roles, including Year Leader for Years 10 and 11, Head of Gemara, and Assistant Director of Kodesh.
He is internationally recognised as a teacher trainer, specialising in Gemara education, and holds the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers (NPQH) from University College London (UCL).
With a passion for Torah education and leadership, Rabbi Hager continues to inspire students and educators alike, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role at Hasmonean.
